Hawks-Heat game thread
Greetings, all-
Hope all are well. Ken here. A few notes, some Mike Bibby quotes and we’ll get it rolling.
1) Larry Drew said it’ll be the big lineup. Jason Collins, Al Horford, Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, Kirk Hinrich.
2) Drew didn’t say he was committed to starting Jeff Teague with the “regular” lineup. He said it was still to be determined. It sounded like Teague would be the designated starter against teams with small, quick point guards.
3) Drew said he wants the team to be more committed to running, particularly after the rather sedentary effort against Denver. Other keys: defending the 3-point line, not letting the non-Bosh/James/Wade guys go off, rebound well, force Miami to defend.
4) Drew on Horford: “We definitely have to get him more shot attempts, we’ve got to get him more touches and we’ll try to get him back on track tonight.”
5) Some Bibby quotes:
On buying out his Washington contract: “It is (a risk), but you never know if there’s going to be a lockout or not. There’s a lot of talk about that. I just felt that being here would be a better situation for me as far as giving myself another chance to even get another contract. I just felt it was a better decision for me to be here.”
On the trade: “This is a business. They felt they needed to change the point guard position and that’s what they did. Somebody’s trash is somebody else’s treasure.”
On coming off the bench: “I don’t mind that. I like to win games regardless of how things go down. I don’t worry myself with points, shots, stuff like that. I just do whatever it takes to help win the game.”
Enjoy the game…
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Sautee
March 18th, 2011
7:59 pm
Why doesn’t Al do that 3 or 4 times a game?
Ken Sugiura
March 18th, 2011
7:59 pm
don’t know the last time i saw al make a forceful drive like that. perhaps a good sign.
O'Brien
March 18th, 2011
7:59 pm
did bob say josh is 0-4 from the perimeter?
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:00 pm
I wonder will josh ever learn that he should drive more than shoot the ball
terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:00 pm
Jamal brings out the jumpshot in everyone. lol!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:00 pm
Smoove by my recollection is 2/3 in the post, 0/1 on drives, and 0/2 on jumpers.
Paradise Lost
March 18th, 2011
8:01 pm
@J.J.M, not sure why you’re surprised since “we’re a jumpshooting team,” after all. “It is what it is…” (Could someone point out it doesn’t have to be what it is???)
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:01 pm
I guess what I’m trying to say is get your ass in the post Smoove.
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:02 pm
just dont get blown out please
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:03 pm
As soon as Jamal came in the game, the Hawks have gone perimeter, the Heat defensive intensity has exceeded the Hawks’ defensive intensity, and the Hawks have gone from a 3 point lead to a 6 point deficit. I don’t know what the hell Sleepy is talking about.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 18th, 2011
8:03 pm
Atlanta 92
Cry-Ami 86
___________
Teague Time! He should have come in for Kirk – right?
O'Brien
March 18th, 2011
8:04 pm
josh has not slown down lebron any.
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:04 pm
Classy move from Hawks fans cheering for Bibby.
(( clappin ))
There you go Marvin.
tremaine
March 18th, 2011
8:05 pm
Marvin has been shooting lights out lately.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:05 pm
Good to hear mostly cheers for Bibby. He deserves it.
Yet another game where Marvin comes in and gives the Hawks solid bench minutes. Maybe there is something to this; he did excel as a 6th man for UNC after all.
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:05 pm
Once again . . . no excuses for Teague not impacting the game. If he can do it as a startrer, he should be able to do it as a reserve . . especially with Bibby guarding him.
terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:05 pm
Uh oh, Marvin is hot. Now watch LD take him out..
SteveW
March 18th, 2011
8:06 pm
i forgot, if LD plays Teague against Bibby, it may show what a total idiot he’s been.
tremaine
March 18th, 2011
8:06 pm
Bibby in, time to bring Teague in so we can run that pick and roll that teams have been killing us with all season.
O'Brien
March 18th, 2011
8:06 pm
Najeh,
Sleepy might have been half-asleep
Sautee
March 18th, 2011
8:06 pm
O’B,
LeBron is an awful match up for Josh. He’s WAY too quick.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:06 pm
“josh has not slown down lebron any.”
In fairness, if I’m not mistaken three of LeBron’s buckets have come in transition. But defending on the perimeter is not Smoove’s strong suit, and other than the early steal he hasn’t done a whole lot on the defensive end.
terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
If Teague gets a dnp-cd, I’m going to ………………………………….
SteveW
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
Strategy – Keep your fast PG on the bench if he can exploit the other team.
Paradise Lost
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
Nice round of applause for Bibby. I’d like to see a camera close-up of his face every time Smoove jacks up a brick. He can show his amusement freely now.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
Teague isn’t even in the game.
superiorblogman
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
Swing 1 was caused by LD. Hawks up 5 win Jamal comes in at the PG position. They are now down 3. LD little ugly arse should be fired. I hate him.
P.S. Josh is overrated on defense he can not guard anyone on the perimeter.
Jae Evolution
March 18th, 2011
8:07 pm
No Teague…ah man.
W.R.Terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:08 pm
Well the 1st quarter is ovewr, at one point we had a 5 point lead and could have built on it except Mr. STOO-PID (smoove) started launching shots. This is a bad sign folks. May as well call this one over cause that boy is dumb
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:08 pm
more jump shots
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:09 pm
LOL @ that shot by Jamal.
That was an And-1 mixtape type shot.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:09 pm
No LeBron in the game and the Hawks are still letting this slip away.
SteveW
March 18th, 2011
8:09 pm
Thanks for playing Teague LD – oh wait…
Northcyde – no need to worry about that till the game is out of hand
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:09 pm
lol this team is a joke nobody is posting up but unsteadjust watching crawford dribble…here comes the blow out
terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:10 pm
The Jamal effect is paying off. LD should be fired after the game.
bigdave
March 18th, 2011
8:10 pm
Kirk cant shed Bibby.
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:10 pm
There you go Kirk . . . do what Jamal does and don’t run the offense.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:10 pm
“Josh is overrated on defense he can not guard anyone on the perimeter.”
I guess Dwight Howard is also overrated on defense, then, since he also can’t guard anyone on the perimeter.
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:10 pm
another jumper…idk how much more I can take people
W.R.Terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
Josh Smith is on the bench now, we may have a chance, 2nd foul
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
Danger time for Hawks . . . can’t let this lead extend.
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
smh . . . why didn’t Horford take that shot?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
What the f-ck is Al Horford doing passing up that shot…
J.J.M
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
lol bibby D looking good
SteveW
March 18th, 2011
8:11 pm
Way to go Jamal!!!
Sautee
March 18th, 2011
8:12 pm
Horford “over-sharing” again.
northcyde
March 18th, 2011
8:12 pm
LOL . . if Teague gets a DNP tonight, people might egg Drew’s car tonight.
drmaryb (*_-)
March 18th, 2011
8:12 pm
Inner – Ear!
I was going to say, Marvin should drive on that penetration & kick.
But, then I remembered Marvin has issues with equilibrium and
inner-ear stasis.
If jamal can’t buy a bucket of popcorn, then put Jeff in now.
T.O., we shall see.
terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:12 pm
Jamal comes in, and LD acts like he’s afraid to take him out. Fire his azz.
W.R.Terrell
March 18th, 2011
8:13 pm
Don’t know why LD is not playing Jeff Teague on Bibby, that’s a use and abuse situation in our favor. LD is about as dumb as that “smoove” thing